Fit as a Fiddle: A Vet Story

Today we got in the car really early.  We only drove for a few minutes and when we got out of the car, I got very excited.  In the building we entered I smelled all kinds of glorious smells.  Kitties, dogs, dogfood...mmmmm!  I was greeted by a little dog as soon as we walked in.  As soon as I started wiggling around he turned right around and left.  Maybe he doesn't like wiggles.

Daddy and the nurse lady made me sit on a great big scale.  I snuck in a great big lick on the lady's face while they were waiting for the scale to tell them that I weigh 74 pounds.  I guess that is a lot!  When we met the doctor, he told us that my weight is really good and that I have big quad muscles.  (I guess that means I carry my weight in my booty!)

I was really excited to meet the doctor!  He really likes Goldens and gave me lots of pets and snuggles.  He says I look really healthy, including my ears and my pearly whites.  He said he almost got blinded by my nice, white teeth!  A lady came in and held me while the doctor stuck me with a needle.  She sure got a surprise when I gave her a big kiss from ear to ear!  Then I got a biscuit!  

I loved my trip to the vet this morning!  

My trip

We went on a big trip this weekend.  It was a really long time in the car.  

I have discovered that if I hesitate when it is time to get in the car, 

Mom or Dad picks me up to put me in.  

I consider it a couple extra seconds of cuddle time.

Once I'm in the car, I start whining if Mom or Dad doesn't put the window down.

I like to feel the wind blowing my lips.

Today I really didn't like that Dad was sleeping, Mom was driving*, 

and I was stuck in the backseat.  So I thought I'd put my head on Dad's shoulder for a snuggle.

*(Don't worry, Mom was really safe while taking the picture and she'll never, ever do it again.)

Bathtime Part 2

So, on Saturday I went to the park with my good friend Lucy.  We wanted to go to an event for dogs and let off some steam.  We'd had it planned for awhile and didn't want to let a little rain stop us!  As soon as we were done getting free samples of kibbles and treats, we were off to the park.  I love the park and I love playing with Lucy so this was a real treat!  I had the best time rolling around in the fresh mud with all my friends, but I was a little dirty when we were done.

So we all trooped off to the doggy wash.  I really don't like the doggy wash, but I really love the biscuits I get after a good scrubbing.  And man was I looking fine when we were done!  

Ooh lah lah!

Today I decided that I'd been clean for too long.  So, after the snow/hail storm, I found some slippery mud in the backyard.  After romping around for awhile, Mom and Dad decided it was time for another bath.  Darn it!

At least I love all the attention!

Teddy's Food Diary

(Since my mom and dad are keeping a food diary while they are losing weight, 

I decided that I want to join in the fun.  I never EVER want to be left out!)

Dear Diary,

Here I am in front of my favorite spot in the whole house.  I like to say that this is where the action is!  All kibble is delicious but the best treat is when I come out of my crate and find a tasty surprise in my bowl, like a nibble of chicken or a piece of cheese.  I check my bowl every time I walk by just in case something appears there.

Again, I am in front of my bowl, only this time something very exciting is happening!   A tasty treat is being offered to me.  Sometimes they make me wait before I take a taste, which I think is kind of dumb.  If I get to have it anyway, why do I have to wait?  Can you see all that scrumptious goodness in the dish?

After a long day of checking my bowl and thinking about my next meal, sometimes I get really tired and have to take a nap.  While I enjoy my bed and a snuggle toy, I really like to cuddle with my cube in my arms.  My cube delivers half of my meal each day and it is truly magical how when I just nudge it with my paws, kibble comes out.  I adore my cube.  Such a good friend.
Usually my food is given to me, but sometimes I am left to my own devices.  If mom and dad leave me outside too long, I find that I can get my "chew" on from some choice pieces of wood from the wood pile.  Mom isn't quite sure how I manage to get logs from the wood pile up dthe stairs to the back door, but as you can see from this picture, I have an amazing set of chops.

Well, Diary, hope you enjoyed my entries today.  I enjoyed eating them!

Love, 

Teddy

Teddy's nose knows

Well, well, well.  What have we here?

I smell something that I KNOW must be for me!

Aha!  I knew it!  Lasagna!

I can clean that up for you if you like.

Question

Where's my cookie?

Lessons for Humans from Teddy

Dear Humans,

I think there is a big difference between dogs and humans.  I mean besides the four versus two legs and the whole tail thing.  I also think that humans could learn a lot from their dog friends. Allow me to explain.

Everything a dog does is the best thing in the whole world.  Pretty simple, right?  Can you imagine if you lived your life that way?  As if what you are doing is the best thing?  EVER?

Yesterday was my birthday.  I don't really know what that means, but I do know it was the best day ever.  I woke up and when I got out of my crate, it was time for BREAKFAST!  Let me tell you, breakfast is the best thing ever!  I love breakfast.  I ate my breakfast as fast as I could because I love my breakfast so much.  After breakfast, I got to go outside and sniff around. Sniffing around is the best thing ever!  I love sniffing around because everything smells so good. Grass smells good, dirt smells good.  I could sniff around all day!  After sniffing around, Mom let me in and I got to play with my bowling pin.  Playing with my bowling pin is the best thing ever!  It makes the most wonderful squeaking sound.  

When Mom and Dad left for work, I got a kong.  Kongs are the best thing ever!  It was filled with yummy dog food and I just love to lay on my bed and lick all the dog food up.  Then it is time for a nap!  You guessed it!  Naps are the best thing ever!

When Mom and Dad got home, they put my leash on and we got in the car.  Let me tell you, riding in the car is the best thing ever!  I get to stick my head out the window and the wind blows my face.  When we stop at stoplights, people in other cars look at me and smile and get the attention of the person sitting next to them.  Then they wave.  After the car ride, we went to the dog park.  Oh man, oh man.  BTE!  All these new friends who want to sniff my booty and tons of new booties to sniff!  After all booties are sniffed, we run around and roll in the dirt.  I love the dog park.  Then we get in the car.  I love the car! B. T. E. 

So anyway, at home it was DINNERTIME.  My stars I love dinnertime.  BTE!  Dinnertime makes me want to run around in circles.  But I have to sit to get my dinner, so I sit and wiggle around a bit.  Man, I love dinner.

So, as you can see, my birthday was the best day ever.  Then I woke up this morning, and I got to eat my breakfast.  Now today is the best day ever.

I hope today is your best day ever.

Love, Teddy